"Territorialize" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers
To territorialize is a verb that means to claim or occupy a particular area of land as one's own territory, often in a legal or political sense. It can also mean to exert control or dominance over a specific area or region, either physically or metaphorically.
Example sentences:
The country tried to territorialize the disputed island as its own territory.
The company is attempting to territorialize the online market by launching a new app.
The concept of ownership can territorialize one's sense of identity and belonging.
Synonyms: occupy, claim, conquer, annex, govern.